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Government

Dec. 16, 2005

In Support of Tookie: Distortions of Fact, Distortions of Justice

Forum Contributions - Los Angeles - There was a serious historical error in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's statement denying Stanley "Tookie" Williams clemency. Among the reasons given for allowing Williams' execution to proceed was the dedication of Williams' book, Life in Prison, to, among others, George Jackson.

There was a serious historical error in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's statement denying Stanley "Tookie" Williams clemency.
        Among the reasons given for allowing Williams' execution to proceed was the dedication of Williams' book, Life in Prison, to, among others, George Jackson.
        Schwarzenegger singled out this reference as "a significant indicator that Williams is not refor...

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